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Elk Grove Planning Commission Approves Projects and Discusses Climate Plan on August 7, 2025

Other — Thursday, August 7, 2025
BodyElkgrove, California
SessionOther
DateThursday, August 7, 2025
StatusFILED
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0:00

Good evening, everybody.

0:02

I'm gonna wait for just a moment until Sandy gives me the L clear on the recording.

0:07

Our our clock up here is off time, so apologies for the quick start.

0:14

Um, where am I?

0:19

Sorry, sorry.

0:20

Um good evening.

0:22

I will call the meeting to order the Elk Road Planning Commission regular meeting Thursday, August the 7th at I guess 601 p.m.

0:31

And I will start with our land acknowledgement.

0:36

We honor, respect, and acknowledge Elk Grove's first inhabitants, the Plains Miwok, who lived as sovereign caretakers of this land and these waterways since time immemorial.

0:46

We commemorate and advocate for their descendants, the Wilton Rancheria tribe, the only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County who endure because of the bravery, resiliency, and determination of their ancestors, tribal members, and leaders.

1:01

Please take this moment to silence your electronic devices and cell phones.

1:07

Hello, Christopher.

1:13

Thank you, Mr.

1:14

Jordan.

1:14

The other last minute switch.

1:20

My acting vice chair tonight.

1:23

All right.

1:24

Yes, fantastic.

1:27

All right.

1:28

Uh Sandy, will you please read the customary greeting?

1:31

Yes, groove.

1:33

The Elk Crove Planning Commission welcomes, appreciates, and encourages participation in the meetings.

1:40

The Commission reserves the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any particular noticed agenda item as it may be necessary.

1:49

If you wish to address the commission during the meeting, please complete a speaker card and give it to the clerk prior to consideration of the agenda item.

2:03

All right, Sandy, will you please call the roll?

2:06

Commissioners Sandra Poole.

2:08

Present.

2:09

Verinder Singh.

2:10

Present.

2:13

Vice Chair Oscar O'Connors absent.

2:16

Chair Juan Fernandez.

2:18

Present.

2:20

Okay.

2:21

I will ask Antonio Blog to please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:32

I think of the United States are reproductive for which it stands.

2:49

And if you would please join us in a moment of silence.

3:13

Do I have a motion for the approval of the agenda as prepared?

3:19

Chair Fernandez, I move for approval of the agenda as presented.

3:25

Second.

3:26

I have a motion and a second.

3:27

All in favor?

3:28

Aye.

3:28

Aye.

3:30

Any opposed or abstention?

3:33

Carries 4-0.

3:37

Sandy, do we have any public comment?

3:40

Speakers.

3:42

We do not have any slips.

3:43

I will not open the public comment then.

3:47

Or need to close it.

3:49

Moving to the consent calendar items.

3:51

Um Chair Fernandez, if you could just open it at see if there's any public comment and then close it just in case someone has not submitted a slip and wants to speak.

3:59

Roger that.

4:00

Yes.

4:00

I will open the public comment.

4:02

Sandy, do we have any speakers signed up for the public comment?

4:06

No.

4:06

I will close the public comment.

4:08

Thank you, Chair Fernandez.

4:11

And for the regular meeting minutes of June 19th, we have a printed copy and a green sheet.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Economic Development██████████████████████████████30%
Technology and Innovation███████████████████████23%
Procedural██████████████████18%
Engineering And Infrastructure████████8%
Historic Preservation██████6%
Technology And Innovation█████5%
Community Engagement█████5%
Transportation Safety███3%
Public Safety██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Elk Grove Planning Commission Meeting - August 7, 2025

The Elk Grove Planning Commission met on August 7, 2025, to review several development projects, clarify zoning procedures, and receive an update on the city's Climate Compass. The commission approved multiple permits and amendments after staff presentations and applicant discussions.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
  • Approved the regular meeting minutes of June 19th with corrections to resolution numbers.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were submitted or presented by general community members during the meeting.

Discussion Items

  • Stone Lake Landing Dutch Bros Project: Staff recommended approval of a conditional use permit with an exception for 24-hour drive-through operations and a design review amendment with a landscaping deviation. The applicant expressed support for the project, addressed noise mitigation through a qualified study, and discussed potential shade structures for employee safety. Commissioners raised questions about employee safety during late-night operations and noise impacts on nearby residential areas.
  • Old Town Pub Re-roof Project: Staff recommended approval of a major certificate of appropriateness and design review amendment for roofing material changes, noting the work was already completed. The commission discussed the ratification process and clarified patio additions from previous approvals.
  • Allen Ranch Medical Buildings Amendment: Staff recommended approval of architectural design revisions for medical office buildings. The applicant stated the changes were necessary to accommodate medical use and expressed excitement about the project. Commissioners had previously met with the applicant and addressed questions about design and ADA compliance.
  • Official Zoning Interpretation: Staff presented an interpretation clarifying that "final approval" refers to the effective date after the appeal period, not the hearing date, to determine entitlement expiration timelines.
  • Climate Compass Update: Staff provided an informational presentation on the draft Climate Compass, the city's updated climate action plan. Commissioners expressed support for sustainability efforts and asked detailed questions about emission sources, community outreach strategies, fleet electrification goals, and the impact of traffic improvements on greenhouse gases.
  • Director's Report: The director updated the commission on recent council actions, upcoming projects including affordable housing and hotel modifications, and future meeting schedules.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the Stone Lake Landing Dutch Bros project with a 4-0 vote.
  • Approved the Old Town Pub re-roof project with a 4-0 vote.
  • Approved the Allen Ranch Medical Buildings amendment with a 3-0 vote (Commissioner Singh abstained).
  • Approved the official zoning interpretation with a 4-0 vote.
  • No action was taken on the Climate Compass update, as it was informational only; public comment is open until August 15, 2025.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, everybody. I'm gonna wait for just a moment until Sandy gives me the L clear on the recording. Our our clock up here is off time, so apologies for the quick start. Um, where am I? Sorry, sorry. Um good evening. I will call the meeting to order the Elk Road Planning Commission regular meeting Thursday, August the 7th at I guess 601 p.m. And I will start with our land acknowledgement. We honor, respect, and acknowledge Elk Grove's first inhabitants, the Plains Miwok, who lived as sovereign caretakers of this land and these waterways since time immemorial. We commemorate and advocate for their descendants, the Wilton Rancheria tribe, the only federally recognized tribe in Sacramento County who endure because of the bravery, resiliency, and determination of their ancestors, tribal members, and leaders. Please take this moment to silence your electronic devices and cell phones. Hello, Christopher. Thank you, Mr. Jordan. The other last minute switch. My acting vice chair tonight. All right. Yes, fantastic. All right. Uh Sandy, will you please read the customary greeting? Yes, groove. The Elk Crove Planning Commission welcomes, appreciates, and encourages participation in the meetings. The Commission reserves the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any particular noticed agenda item as it may be necessary. If you wish to address the commission during the meeting, please complete a speaker card and give it to the clerk prior to consideration of the agenda item. All right, Sandy, will you please call the roll? Commissioners Sandra Poole. Present. Verinder Singh. Present. Vice Chair Oscar O'Connors absent. Chair Juan Fernandez. Present. Okay. I will ask Antonio Blog to please lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. I think of the United States are reproductive for which it stands. And if you would please join us in a moment of silence. Do I have a motion for the approval of the agenda as prepared? Chair Fernandez, I move for approval of the agenda as presented. Second. I have a motion and a second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Any opposed or abstention? Carries 4-0. Sandy, do we have any public comment? Speakers. We do not have any slips. I will not open the public comment then. Or need to close it.

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